Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
19.0°C
1.3° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We've got a tough stretch ahead for Kennebunk Beach. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is looking flat and uninspiring. There's no surf worth getting excited about, so we're in for a long, quiet period.

Let's start with the water temp. Down at Kennebunk Beach, the water is sitting at 66°F with an anomaly of 2°F, so it's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels pretty nice for a swim, but not much use for a surf.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swell from the SE with poor onshore winds. Wave energy is way down in the weak zone, and the conditions are just choppy and messy.

Saturday the 29th has a brief moment of hope. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SE, but early morning we get glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at just 3 mph. It'll look pretty but with combined swell energy weak, there's just no push. It's more of a flat paddle than a surf.

The beginning of the week, from Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September, is just sad. Swell drops to 1ft to 1ft, and combined energy plummets to single digits and low teens. The wind is offshore or clean, but there's simply nothing to ride. It's flat.

We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Wednesday the 2nd of September. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, combined energy hits a strong 376. This is a real lump of water, but it's pure windswell with a period of just 6 seconds. It's going to be lumpy, disorganised, and tough to handle. The wind is cross-off, so it won't be as choppy as it could be, but the quality is rated as very ordinary. This is only for the experts, if anyone, as 7ft is too much for beginners.

Thursday the 3rd of September sees the swell drop to 5ft from the ESE, still with moderate energy of 240. We get offshore breezes during the afternoon, which is a positive, but the wave quality remains ordinary. It's a far cry from a standout.

The rest of the week into the second week sees the swell fade back down into flatness. By the 6th we're back to 2ft and weak energy.

So here's the reality: there's nothing on offer. Kennebunk Beach is sheltered from this swell direction, and the few pulses of energy that do arrive are poor quality windswell. The entire 16-day forecast is a blank run, which is not unusual for this area during a quiet summer pattern. We just have to wait for a change in the weather. The forecasts can and do change, so don't lose all hope.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
11:39AM2.58m
11:44PM2.89m
12:14PM2.68m
00:21AM2.92m
12:48PM2.77m
00:59AM2.92m
1:22PM2.85m
1:38AM2.89m
1:59PM2.93m
2:21AM2.82m
2:38PM2.97m
3:08AM2.73m
3:24PM3.00m
4:00AM2.62m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.29m
5:59AM0.07m
6:07PM0.20m
6:32AM0.03m
6:45PM0.12m
7:05AM0.01m
7:24PM0.05m
7:42AM0.02m
8:07PM-0.00m
8:21AM0.05m
8:53PM-0.02m
9:05AM0.12m
9:45PM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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